7-3Example 1

Write 1.41, 0.55, and 1.01 in order from least to greatest. Check your answer by graphing the decimals on a number line.

1. Compare the numbers two at a time.

1.41 and 0.55: the digits in the ones places are different.

0.55 < 1 .41

1.41 and 1.01: the digits in the tenths places are different.

1.41 > 1 .01

1.01 and 0.55: the digits in the ones places are different.

1.01 > 0.55

7-3Example 1

Write 1.41, 0.55, and 1.01 in order from least to greatest. Check your answer by graphing the decimals on a number line.

2. Write the numbers from least to greatest.

0.55 < 1.01 < 1.41

7-3Example 1

Write 1.41, 0.55, and 1.01 in order from least to greatest. Check your answer by graphing the decimals on a number line.

3. Check by graphing the decimals on a number line.